Key Takeaways
WP Engine successfully migrated to a headless architecture in a few months. The transition involved developers, designers, and content creators, showcasing the benefits post-migration.
Key team members from WP Engine and drewl led the headless WordPress migration. The session highlights firsthand accounts of the switch to headless and the challenges overcome.
The decision to switch to Headless WordPress was driven by WP Engine’s commitment to innovation. The move reflects a strategic choice to enhance user experience and site performance.
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Last year, the WP Engine team was hyper-focused on one task: making wpengine.com a fully headless experience. Working with our web design and development partners at drewl, the team was able to migrate WP Engine’s site onto a headless architecture within the span of a few months.
In this DE{CODE} session, you’ll hear firsthand accounts from the developers, designers, and content creators who made the switch to headless possible, including the obstacles they faced and the benefits they’re enjoying post-migration!
Hear why WP Engine decided to drink our own champagne by making the switch to headless on wpengine.com using Headless WordPress!
Speakers:
- Whitney Berber, Director, Digital Marketing, WP Engine
- Andrea Wofford, Web UX Designer, Lead, WP Engine
- Erin Myers Vidal, Digital Strategy, Lead, WP Engine
- Tyler Stokes, Web Developer, WP Engine
- Nicholas Tilley, Manager, Web UX Design, WP Engine
- Tayo Onabule, CEO & Co-Founder, drewl


